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GitHub Copilot Chat for VS Code Now Open Source, Invites Developer Contributions
Introduction In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft has announced the open-sourcing of its GitHub Copilot Chat extension within Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This decision marks a significant milestone...
Microsoft Build 2023 unveils NLWeb and Copilot to power open AI web
Microsoft Build 2023: Pioneering the Open Agentic Web with AI Integration Microsoft's annual Build conference has consistently served as a platform to unveil the company's vision for the future of...
Microsoft Overhauls Windows 11 Right-Click Menu to Cut Clutter, Boost Speed
Introduction Windows 11 introduces a significant transformation in user interaction through a comprehensive overhaul of the right-click context menu. This pivotal update aims to streamline workflows,...
Microsoft Build 2025: Advancing AI Agents, Open Protocols, and Developer Tools
Microsoft Build 2025: Advancing AI Agents, Open Protocols, and Developer Tools Microsoft's Build 2025 conference marked a significant milestone in the evolution of developer tools, artificial...
Microsoft Build 2025 unveils Azure AI Foundry with 1,800 models and GitHub Copilot Agent Mode for automated coding.
Introduction At Microsoft Build 2025, held from May 19-22 in Seattle, Microsoft unveiled groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at transforming the software development...
Microsoft Partners with xAI to Host Grok AI on Azure: A New Chapter in AI Safety, Choice, and Industry Leadership
Microsoft and xAI Partner on Grok AI Model: Implications for Safety, Choice, and Industry Leadership Introduction Microsoft has taken a significant strategic step in the AI landscape by partnering...
Microsoft Unveils Agentic Windows with Model Context Protocol at Build 2025
Introduction At the Microsoft Build 2025 developer conference, held on May 19, 2025, in Seattle, the tech giant unveiled its ambitious vision for the future of Windows: the integration of Agentic...